How to fit a new aerial

[saturdaygig]

One day this week my aerial went awol. Maybe someone broke it off, but whatever, it needs replacing. The bit showing through the hole in the wing is just this

so there's no base left to screw another aerial into.
Inside the boot I see this:

I'm not quite sure what I looking at there, is that some sort of booster? What do I need to buy to get working again - not necessarily hung up on matching what was there before.

[mrscalex]

In short disconnect the wires. Undo the mounting bolts. Pull it downwards. Spend £10 on a new grommet from a main dealer and put it back again.

There are various threads on the forum including a very recent one covering the procedure in more detail.

[mrscalex]

Did you mean the mast went AWOL? Or did you mean you removed the mast and it was just the grommet that went south/AWOL?

If you've lost the mast budget £10-£15 for a 2nd hand one on ebay. Don't buy a non-OEM part as the reception can be poor and they are cheap enough. The same part is shared with the early Minis so there are usually plenty on ebay.

You should also find if your boot has been leaking this is probably the source of the problem. If it hasn't been leaking you've probably been luck as it looks quire 'orrible!

[bertiejaffa]

is the thread still there ?

[saturdaygig]

The aerial mast is missing presumed stolen. There isn't a thread left to screw another one into though, so I don't think replacing the grommit will be enough. I'll look for the other thread that mrscalex referred to.

[bertiejaffa]

The aerial mast is missing presumed stolen. There isn't a thread left to screw another one into though, so I don't think replacing the grommit will be enough. I'll look for the other thread that mrscalex referred to.

sounds like theyve broke it completely - maybe send a PM to spursfan who should be able to source you a replacement easily.